Principal Software Engineer - Platform Security / Compliance Architect - (Remote)

New Relic, Inc.; Toronto; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in real-time insights is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to serve as a Compliance Architect. You will lead compliance strategies and work closely with various teams, ensuring adherence to industry regulations and security standards. This fully remote role requires extensive experience in compliance frameworks and secure software development, with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience as a software engineer specializing in compliance architecture.
• Deep knowledge of SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR frameworks.
• Proficiency in secure coding, with experience in Java and/or Golang.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own a comprehensive compliance strategy across our platform.
• Design and implement a security framework to protect sensitive data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on compliance requirements.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Compliance frameworks

Security tools and frameworks

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Principal Software Engineer - Platform Security / Compliance Architect - (Remote)

Req ID 4

Location(s): Calgary, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Canada

Work arrangement(s): Fully Remote (works exclusively from home)

Your opportunity

At New Relic, we provide our customers with real-time insights to help them innovate faster. The Cloud Platform group offers an enterprise-grade, cloud-agnostic platform that is secure, scalable, reliable, and extensible. We are seeking a talented Principal Software Engineer to serve as our Compliance Architect, leading compliance strategies, best practices, and secure solutions for our developer and cloud platforms. This role involves collaboration with engineering, security, legal, and compliance teams to ensure adherence to industry regulations, security standards, and data privacy requirements.

What you'll do

1. Develop and own a comprehensive compliance strategy across our platform.
2. Design and implement a security framework to protect sensitive data.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate compliance requirements into the software development lifecycle.
4. Conduct compliance risk assessments and audits, developing action plans for identified gaps.
5. Act as the engineering contact for auditors, providing documentation and participating in reviews.
6. Advise internal stakeholders on compliance-related matters.
7. Stay updated on regulatory changes, industry standards, and emerging technologies.
8. Guide engineering teams on secure coding practices and compliance controls.

This role requires

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Several years of experience as a software engineer specializing in compliance architecture or similar roles.
• Deep knowledge of compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, FedRamp, ISO.
• Understanding of DevSecOps practices and secure software development lifecycle.
• Proven experience designing compliance strategies in SaaS or cloud environments.
• Proficiency in secure coding, with experience in Java and/or Golang.
• Experience with security and compliance tools and frameworks.
• Experience working with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 1 week per quarter.
• Availability to be on-call if needed.

Bonus points if you have

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISA.
• Knowledge of risk management principles.
• Experience with vulnerability assessment and penetration testing.
• Experience with identity and access management solutions.
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks.

We value diversity and inclusion, fostering a welcoming environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves. We encourage applicants from various backgrounds and experiences to apply.

If you require accommodations during the application process, please visit our website.

Our flexible work model supports fully office-based, remote, or hybrid work arrangements.

Our hiring process

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position. All hires must verify identity and eligibility to work, and pass a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters or agencies without a contractual agreement.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, evaluating candidates based on qualifications regardless of background or protected characteristics.

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